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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The GH5 was unveiled 4 years later than the TS25 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GH5 matches up vs the TS25 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic TS25

 GH5 TS25 
ReleasedJanuary 2017January 2013More recent by 49 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1620k230kClearer display (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GH5

 TS25 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS25

 GH5 TS25 

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH5 features physical measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 versus the TS25.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and TS25 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and TS25.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GH5 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher GH5 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography features
76
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Street photography factors
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (144g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography details
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery power (410 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography advice
68
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (410 per charge)
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low battery power (410 per charge)
42
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging highlights
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 shots 250 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,298 $180